News Archive: October 2019

Experts share tips for dealing with stress during the holiday season
October 31, 2019: James Madison University professors Lori Britt and Jaime Kurtz are available to discuss helpful ways to make your audience feel more at ease this holiday season.
JMU named a bicycle friendly university
October 31, 2019: The League of American Bicyclists gave JMU a bronze award in recognition of promoting safe and accessible bicycling on campus.
Gus Bus students conduct video interview with NASA engineer
October 30, 2019: Students are learning to use the engineering design process to develop solutions to real-world problems faced by experts at NASA.
Barron’s in Education Program to partner with the College of Business
October 30, 2019: The College of Business has partnered with Barron's in Education Program for access to their content through digital subscriptions.
Expert can discuss lack of access and inclusion
October 29, 2019: As the issue of inclusion in education gains prominence in national conversation, a James Madison University expert weighs in.
JMU Recognized for Exceptional Ground Maintenance
October 28, 2019: In the mid-size category, JMU received an award at the 2019 Green Star Awards competition.
Treating the community
October 25, 2019: UPCARE Scholars are learning about chronic disease management, preventive care and hospital transition management in a rural setting.
Alumnus calls for government ethics reform
October 24, 2019: Walter Shaub ('93) urges federal employees to consider their own values and maintain “a kernel of skepticism” in the workplace.
HUNGRY?
October 22, 2019: Online platform allows companies to tap into a network of talented, independent chefs in their area.
JMU takes first place out of 47 in ranger challenge
October 21, 2019: The ranger team at James Madison University was named champions of the 2019 Army ROTC Ranger Challenge on Saturday, Oct. 19 at Fort Pickett, Virginia.
Exploring the forest
October 18, 2019: George Washington National Forest is among the many nature sites visited by JMU's UREC Adventure program participants.
Combining her loves
October 18, 2019: Karah Nazor (’99) is a Teacher at Sea participant who has swum the English Channel.
JMU energy expert can discuss Virginia renewable energy contract
October 18, 2019: In an Oct. 7 editorial in the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Miles wrote, "Virginia is positioned to deploy the most balanced and resilient clean energy portfolio in the nation.
Expert on rapid decline of public integrity
October 17, 2019: In his newest book, The Death of Public Integrity, political science professor Robert Roberts argues that it has become nearly impossible to hold public officials accountable.
Expert can discuss why people like to scare themselves during Halloween
October 15, 2019: Lindsey Harvell-Bowman, professor of communication studies, is available to discuss the logic behind why people like to scare themselves during Halloween.
JMU among 13 to win CAEP honor in education
October 14, 2019: JMU’s College of Education is among 13 providers to receive recognition for its leadership and commitment to continuous improvement of preparing educators.
Riding the wave
October 14, 2019: Troy Summerell's ('02) artwork brightens up Virginia Beach.
JMU experts to discuss the impeachment process
October 14, 2019: Political Science faculty experts Tim LaPira and Valerie Sulfaro will provide insights into the impeachment process and how it will affect politics.
Eat up during the holidays, but keep an eye on nutrition
October 11, 2019: Overindulging can be hard to resist, but there are ways to enjoy holiday eating and still maintain a healthy diet.
JMU School of Nursing to grow, address catch-22 situation
October 10, 2019: Starting in January, the program will admit 23 additional students each semester for a cohort of 113, a 25 percent increase.
JMU sets bar for research in large courses
October 9, 2019: With each lab section consisting of 24-25 students, there are about 625 students in Bio 140 — who hail from across Virginia as well as 13 other states.
Paul Jennings, an enslaved person to the Madison family, is honored
October 8, 2019: JMU will celebrate the opening of Paul Jennings Hall, while also recognizing and honoring the historical significance of its namesake.
Wonders of Wilson
October 8, 2019: The history department at JMU will celebrate the past and envision the future with Wonders of Wilson event.
Being the Best
October 7, 2019: JMU graduates have the skills employers are looking for.
Innovating the Future
October 7, 2019: JMU recognized for its spirit of innovation.
Alumni CEOs team up to put JMU on national stage
October 7, 2019: Look for JMU in CarMax's new ad campaign.
Early American scholar, focusing on women in politics, speaks at JMU
October 7, 2019: Rosemarie Zagarri, an early American scholar and professor of U.S. history will be the next presenter of the Madison Vision Series.
Why a millennial employee’s fulfillment in the workplace should matter to employers
October 4, 2019: Tabitha Coates, professor of learning, technology and leadership education at James Madison University, answers questions about her research on the meaning of work.
JMU to address intersections between migration and religion
October 1, 2019: National law and policy experts will come together with local immigrant community activists at JMU to illuminate the surprising intersections between religion and migration at colloquium.

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